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Rail disruption: Delays on Edinburgh - Glasgow line due to overhead wires damage

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General view of Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Policeman threatened to attack fellow officers after Edinburgh night out

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The golden-coloured dog - described as a male Staffy-cross - was found near a roundabout on Blackburn Road in Bathgate. Picture: Contributed

Man admits starving dog and leaving it to die by roadside

Crime

Irvine Welsh among contenders for Saltire Literary Awards

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New 7,800-seat stadium to be built as new home for Edinburgh Rugby

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Queen Street roadworks to cause travel disruption over several weeks

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Woman’s body found after caravan fire near Dunbar

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Police believe the male pictured may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

CCTV appeal after attempted robbery on Dunbar service station

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Brian Monteith: It’s been a bad week at the office for Theresa May
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An albino squirrel captured on camera earlier in the year. Picture: SWNS

‘Heartbreak’ as rare albino squirrel killed on Scottish road

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More than 11,000 sign Hearts fan’s petition against semi-final debacle

Hearts

Jack used a handcycle to get around after his surgery

Jack all set to pedal through Perthes

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Nicola Reynolds will run for the Sands charity

Baby Ramsay spurs Nicola Reynolds on for Sands

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Emma Jayne Park in It's Not Over Yet, the show about her cancer battle that she never thought she would make

Dancer puts cancer battle centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe

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Micah Stanbridge with his mother Sheena, who received a bone marrow transplant thanks to the Anthony Nolan Trust

Cyclist crosses America for charity that saved mum’s life

Health

House prices in Edinburgh and Lothians soar again during summer

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Music fans descend on Linlithgow for a host of top acts

Entertainment

Nicola helps mums get their groove on

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No rest Ronald McDonald House PJ charity fundraisers

Edinburgh

Talking helped turn storyteller Lily’s life around

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The golden-coloured dog - described as a male Staffy-cross - was found near a roundabout on Blackburn Road in Bathgate. Picture: Contributed

Man admits starving dog and leaving it to die by roadside

Crime

Edinburgh Evening News LIVE

Edinburgh news LIVE: ‘Mini-Murrayfield’ gets go-ahead | Rowdy policeman threatened fellow officers | Queen Street roadworks

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General view of Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Policeman threatened to attack fellow officers after Edinburgh night out

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Police believe the male pictured may be able to assist them with their enquiries.

CCTV appeal after attempted robbery on Dunbar service station

Our Region

David and Victoria Beckham’s Cotswold home targeted in attempted break-in

Crime

Half-term rampage as mindless vandals run amok in West Pilton

Crime

Depraved sex beast who boasted about child abuse jailed for 14 years

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Missing 20-year-old Murrayburn woman found safe and well

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Rail users have been warned to expect travel disruption until at least 10pm due to damaged wires on the Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Queen Street line.

Rail disruption: Delays on Edinburgh - Glasgow line due to overhead wires damage

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Edinburgh Evening News LIVE

Edinburgh news LIVE: ‘Mini-Murrayfield’ gets go-ahead | Rowdy policeman threatened fellow officers | Queen Street roadworks

Edinburgh

ScotRail MD Alex Hynes with the newly refurbished trains earlier this month. Picture: Jon Savage

Train into Edinburgh breaks down after problems with horn

Transport

Unlabelled allergens served in an Edinburgh airport cafe could all too easily have proved fatal for Shirley McMillan's son Oliver. Picture: PA

Peanuts in Edinburgh Airport food ‘could have killed my son’

Health

Cars dodge the swan on Wester Hailes Road. Picture: Contributed

Swan brings traffic to standstill on Edinburgh dual carriageway

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The drive to and from work may be tedious but it will save out-of-townies money in the long run. Picture: TSPL

Living an hour from Edinburgh and commuting could save you £82,000

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Delta announces new Boston route from Edinburgh

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Edinburgh’s most dangerous traffic junction revealed

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Drivers told to ignore sat nav after East Lothian accidents

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Finance director leaves Lothian Buses just months into job

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The boy allegedly attacked the teacher with a pencil in front of students. Picture: Flickr/Dvortygirl

Boy, 15, charged with using pencil to stab teacher in neck at Scottish school

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The crisis among Scottish teachers is growing.

Scottish teachers hit out over assaults and stress of classroom life

Politics

An artist's impression of what Treverlen Park will look like

John McLellan: Bid to save old St John’s Primary building is too late

Opinion

The alleged incidents occurred at Gylemuir Primary School. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh teacher accused of making boy sit in underwear could be struck off

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John McLellan: Conscience of Labour faces test in SNP budget vote

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Scottish Greens urge SNP to ‘copy our homework’ on school policy

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Revealed: Concerns raised over state of Edinburgh’s crumbling schools

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New interim head teacher appointed at Oxgangs Primary School

Education

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Unlabelled allergens served in an Edinburgh airport cafe could all too easily have proved fatal for Shirley McMillan's son Oliver. Picture: PA

Peanuts in Edinburgh Airport food ‘could have killed my son’

Health

Susan Morrison is looking forward to years of 'fun-filled' frivolity with her consultant (Picture: Tony Marsh)

Susan Morrison: My doc and I, together like a Kardashian couple

Opinion

Nearly half of Scotland's population is likely to get cancer at some point in their lifetime

Ian Murray: Edinburgh’s world-leading cancer research is at risk

Opinion

NHS National Services Scotland sent an internal memo to staff at its staff at Gyle Square, Edinburgh, regarding local travellers.

Scottish health board apologises for advising staff to avoid travellers

Health

Leith Depot is asking customers to donate �1 with their bill to go towards Street Smart an Edinburgh based homeless charity

Edinburgh restaurants join campaign to help feed the homeless

Health

Hearts captain Christophe Berra is backing a new men's mental health campaign. Picture: SAMH

Hearts captain Christophe Berra backs men’s mental health campaign

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Christian Nade has opened up about his struggle with depression in a bid to raise awareness and help others. Picture: Neil Hanna

Ex-Hearts striker Christian Nade opens up over depression battle

Health

Thousands of Scot risk as pharmacies run out of flu vaccine

Health

Patients wait longer in Lothians for drug to stop spread of HIV

Edinburgh

Former top cop Liz McAinsh tells of brave battle against cancer

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Last ever child born at Elsie Inglis’ hospital celebrates 30th birthday

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There are now more than 9000 Edinburgh properties advertised on Airbnb

Deidre Brock: Short-term lets are damaging our city

Opinion

The BBC is a public broadcaster and should not be so greedy, says Helen Martin (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Helen Martin: The BBC’s greed over licence fee is overwhelming

Opinion

wisdom: An experienced office cleaner knows the best value products better than their manager

Helen Martin: Bosses! You need to listen to your frontline staff

Opinion

Tinkerbell is as real as hard Brexiteers' vision for Britain

Robert Aldridge: Jacob Rees-Mogg still insists on ‘Tinkerbell Brexit’

Opinion

Ian Swanson: It’s not a smart time for a coup against May

Opinion

Kevin Buckle: High streets shops are in trouble the world over

Opinion

John McLellan: Edinburgh’s concert hall ‘gift horse’ gets teeth checked

Opinion

Liam Rudden: Matthew Bourne’s 21st century Swan Lake soars

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Nicola Sturgeon was criticised by Ben Shephard Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

ITV censured over inaccuracies in interview with Nicola Sturgeon

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There are now more than 9000 Edinburgh properties advertised on Airbnb

Deidre Brock: Short-term lets are damaging our city

Opinion

Brussels is planning to end the practice of changing the clocks twice a year after research found it was unpopular. Picture: Shutterstock

EU’s Daylight Savings ban in breach of law, peers warn

Politics

Mr Harvie is now taking a tough line on council funding. Picture: John Devlin

Axe council tax to secure budget deal, demand Greens

Politics

wisdom: An experienced office cleaner knows the best value products better than their manager

Helen Martin: Bosses! You need to listen to your frontline staff

Opinion

Tinkerbell is as real as hard Brexiteers' vision for Britain

Robert Aldridge: Jacob Rees-Mogg still insists on ‘Tinkerbell Brexit’

Opinion

Pressure is mounting on Theresa May over the question of Britain's future relationship with the EU. Picture: Getty

Ian Swanson: It’s not a smart time for a coup against May

Opinion

Daniel Johnson: Sharing the problems of shared housing

Politics

Billy Connolly ready to support Scottish independence

Politics

Pro-Brexit website spent over £250,000 of ‘sophisticated advert campaign’ to lobby MPs

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Council receives 2,000 complaints over ‘shambles’ bin collections

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The piece of harpoon that may have been used to kill seals and dolphins in the Beauly Firth around 4,000 BC.

6,000-year-old tools made of deer antler found in Highlands

Entertainment

Simon Mayo has announced he is leaving BBC Radio 2. Picture: PA Wire

Simon Mayo announces departure from BBC Radio 2

Entertainment

The often dark history of Greyfriars Kirkyard will be revealed in a new book. PIC: Contributed.

Secrets of Greyfriars Graveyard revealed

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Vaporized, which is based in Edinburgh, plans to double its staff numbers to 1000 to support the expansion strategy. Picture: Johnston Press

Edinburgh vaping company to open 200 new stores across UK

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The BBC is a public broadcaster and should not be so greedy, says Helen Martin (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Helen Martin: The BBC’s greed over licence fee is overwhelming

Opinion

wisdom: An experienced office cleaner knows the best value products better than their manager

Helen Martin: Bosses! You need to listen to your frontline staff

Opinion

Tinkerbell is as real as hard Brexiteers' vision for Britain

Robert Aldridge: Jacob Rees-Mogg still insists on ‘Tinkerbell Brexit’

Opinion